Create Thrift Store Basket Storage
Are you ready to see some amazing thrift store upcycle projects? Well do I have a treat for you! Over 30 blogs have joined together to showcase some amazing thrift store decor ideas? Today I am going to show you my:
Thrift store basket storage
The Rules:
- Upcycle an item(s) from a thrift store, resale store, or garage sale into a new piece of decor.
- There’s no monthly theme.
- There’s no budget to stick to.
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Amanda | The Kolb Corner Maureen | Red Cottage Chronicles Kim | Made in a Day
Dru | Polka Dot Poplars Erlene | My Pinterventures Colleen | Life on Kaydeross Creek Pili | Sweet Things
Shirley | Intelligent Domestications Ann | Duct Tape and Denim Debra | Shoppe No. 5 Marie | DIY Adulation
Chelsea | The Johnsons Plus Dog Jes | My DIY Envy Lindsay | Crazy Organized
Molly | Just a Little Creativity Ashley | 3 Little Greenwoods Kimm | Reinvented Michelle | Our Crafty Mom
Ali | Home Crafts by Ali Sue | A Purdy Little House Sara | Twelve on Main
Claire | Pillar Box Blue Chelc | Inside the Fox Den Kim | Farmhouse Made Victoria | Dazzle While Frazzled
Sherry | Savvy Apron Jennifer and Vicki | 2 Bees in a Pod Lora | Craftivity Designs Megan | C’mon Get Crafty
Denise | My Thrifty House Toni | Small Home Soul Deborah | Salvage Sister and Mister
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Thrift Store Basket Storage
Hey there all! I am so excited to be joining up with so many awesome bloggers for this months thrift store challenge. This month I decided to go with something simple. You know how thrift stores have a gazillion baskets hanging out. Well, I thought it was time to use one of the ones I found in a fun new way. Thrift store basket storage.
Yesterday I posted my budget friendly bathroom makeover and I used this basket in this room.
This bathroom is one that 2 of my sons use and on top of that, they actually use the drawers in the bathroom to store their under wear, socks, and pajamas, because space is limited in their room right now. It is not a permanent solution, but until then, they are slightly short of storage.
This is where the thrift store basket storage comes into play. Now, I am not taking this basket and transforming it into a light or anything that elaborate. Who said that your upcycled projects had to be elaborate or expensive. Mine was really easy.
Steps to create thrift store basket storage
I created a ladder for towel storage in their bathroom. It resides behind and above the toilet. Its the perfect place to hang a few towels. I was still missing a little bit of storage in this part of the bathroom so I went through my basket pile and pulled out this gem.
It was initially a bright red color. Not exactly my color, but I knew I could work with that. I did however, love the chicken wire on it. It was only 25 cents at our local thrift store.
I spray painted the whole thing black.
Bought 2 S hooks.
Looped them through the top of the basket and hooked it to the ladder rung.
And viola. It is quick and easy towel and toilet paper storage.
I love that it keeps the toilet paper up and out of the way, while also looking cute. One problem with little boys and bathrooms is that they are always making a mess, spraying…..water……and other things and I cannot count the amount of times I have found a brand new roll of toilet paper sopping wet from the shower or other….things.
This simple, and inexpensive basket added much needed storage to this bathroom, and giving it a home on the ladder added a bit of style and design to the room.
So, while my project today might not be record breaking or super inventive, it is a really simple and easy project that anyone can implement in their home.
And now for more thrifty goodness!
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Hi Sara, I’m so happy to join you and the other talented bloggers for this monthly challenge! This is such a great idea and use of space. I have a small bathroom so every inch counts. The chicken wire is great and the size is perfect for the TP. I love the ladder that you built too!
Wow what a great idea! I never find baskets like that at my stores especially not for 25 cents. What a steal!!
Cute storage idea! But I love your octopus shower curtain!
Thanks!
Not is it is AWESOME but what a price tag!
Should say Not ONLY is it awesome…… 🙂
That’s so pretty! Love it on your ladder, too!
Thanks Ann!
This looks awesome and I love the ladder!!
What a perfect little storage solution! It looks like it’s belonged there all along!
Did you get lucky finding the basket! It is the best. I love the ladder you built and how you hung the basket on it. It looks perfect.
This is a great idea for the toilet paper, my toiler paper holder just got ripped from the wall, no studds, this would make a great alternative.
Maria
What a genius idea to use s hooks. I adore wire baskets and use them in my decor, but have never thought to hang them like this. Love it.
Looks great! I’ve been seeing a lot of bathrooms with ladders for a storage and I’m loving the look!
I love how your basket looks on your fun towel ladder. It fits right in.
Thanks Sue!
Super fun and stylish way to keep that TP in reach! Makes me want to totally redo my boys’ bathroom too!
Thanks so much for the DIY inspiration!
{BIG hugs}
~ Ashley
I love this look with the ladder and adding the basket with S hooks was perfect. I LOVE that shower curtain and how everything looks together!
What an adorable upcycle! Good find on the basket for just a quarter!!! Wow.
Thanks Chelsea!
It is the perfect storage solution and it’s beautiful too, the price tag is incredible! I can’t find those deals, maybe I need thrifting with you
I think that actually is so inventive because I haaaaaaaaaaaate finding wet toilet paper! My kids are always getting things all wet with who knows what, and just playing in the rolls of TP. This is adorable, and a great solution!!
Thanks Kim! Wet toilet paper is the worst!
Well, you’ve shown that no matter how simplistic a project, you can still inspire someone to recreate it! Love the chicken wire.
Thanks Megan!
Fanstatic idea. I have two of these baskets until now, I did not know what to do with them. Thanks to you I now know exactly what to do with them.
Oh thats so great! Thanks for stopping by!
A great basket find. The ladder is a good idea. Sometimes there is too little floor space in bathrooms and we have to think vertically. Good job.
Thanks Barbara!
What a great way to save space and have easy access to towels and other bathroom accessories.